Governing for Britain: Local answers to national questions conference

As devolution policy gathers pace our AMs, civic leaders and councillors are becoming more important in shaping how Britain will be for generations to come. They are leading the way on the living wage, on childcare and building infrastructure and new homes to help their areas thrive. Their local leadership secures investment, growth and jobs.

This conference will bring together Labour’s governing politicians from across the country to discuss lessons we can learn from the places in which Labour holds executive office.

10am: Introduction
Alison McGovern Chair, Progress

10.10am: Learning lessons: What can local government teach the Labour party?

Whitehall wipeout: How much more power needs to be taken from the centre?Michael Payne Deputy leader, Gedling borough councilEmma Burnell Head of external affairs, New Local Government Network
Chair: Claire McCarthy General secretary, Co-operative partyMore speakers TBC